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𝘞𝘪𝘥𝘰𝘸: 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯

[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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- still. It's just you and the stage.

I can't deny those days were magical for me, as much as I'd like to go back... my physique and other responsibilities won't allow it. ❞
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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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❝ Oh come on now, don't start giving me hope. ❞

The mature lady sighs, stretching herself as she looks up at the sky. Her own physique wasn't even that bad, her form was just rusty if anything.

❝ When you're skating on the ice, it's as if the whole world stands -
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[𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀 @MIGHTOFCUSTODES]

https://t.co/NhAJ2BKk3e

[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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- about a group of high schoolers who go after ghosts and resolve their unfinished business... ❞
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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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❝ Well then, Yidhari.

So, a group of friends without formal contracts... I think I may just stick around. ❞

Her ears would twitch, one of them had a small bell shaped earring.

❝ So, solving mysteries... reminds me of a cartoon I watched when I was little. Something -
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[𝓨𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑰 @STRWBRRYPARF4IT]

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A company. It's like a friend group or a forum. Together, we do all sorts of work, explore the Hollows and such. That's why we don't really do contracts ❞
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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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❝ Just Betty is fine, no worries.

And what about you, dearie? ❞

Eventually she would put the pills away, standing up and stretching her back, ready to go right back to work.

❝ No contracts? That's definitely a novelty for me... ❞
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[𝓨𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑰 @STRWBRRYPARF4IT]

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Seeing the new arrival take the pills worried Yidhari a bit, but she didn't bring it up.

❝ My apologies. . . I forgot to ask for your name. How should I call you, dear miss? ❞
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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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The thiren is enjoying her bimonthly hot spring getaway.

Who's joining her?
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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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❝ It's no problem, I can adjust my pace as needed, just say the word. ❞

From her purse, she takes out a small container of pills, seemingly regular painkillers, as takes one with the glass of water.

❝ So, got a contract for me? ❞
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[𝓨𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑰 @STRWBRRYPARF4IT]

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❝ If you'd like more water, just feel free to tell me ❞

Setting the jar on a nearby table, tentacles curiously swaying behind the thiren.

❝ You can always take your time with work. You don't need to rush, dear ❞
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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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❝ Huff... Thanks, dearie. ❞

Soon she drinks it down in one big gulp, she really was quite thirsty. Tapping her heels again, her skates turn back into regular shoes.
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[𝓨𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑰 @STRWBRRYPARF4IT]

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Two of the purple tentacles extended to the side, bringing in an empty glass and a jar with water, pouring the water into the glass, soon offering it to her new helper

❝ Here, drink some water. You seem tired ❞
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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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❝ Oh come on, it's nothing. When I was still doing figure skating, I could have done this much faster.

But what do you know, I'm getting old, I don't have the same endurance I had 25 years ago. ❞

Just then, she sat down, she looked... Exhausted.
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[𝓨𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑰 @STRWBRRYPARF4IT]

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Yidhari felt a bit useless at that moment, just watching the new arrival clean everything up with such speed. Even with extra arms, this usually took the octopus thiren a lot more time

❝ I must admit, I am impressed ❞
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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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And just a measly five minutes later, she was completely done with cleaning.

❝ I think the wheels need to be replaced, they feel slower than usual. ❞
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[𝓨𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑰 @STRWBRRYPARF4IT]

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The octopus thiren blinked few times, being quite shocked by the speed of the new arrival. It certainly was impressive

❝ A-Alright then! ❞

And soon, using her hands and her tentacles, she began to clean as well
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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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❝ Not a problem, I can start right away. We can get the paperwork sorted out later. ❞

Doing a small jump, she hits the heels of her shoes together, as they now transform into inline skates.

And she gets right to cleaning, at an impressive speed too.
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[𝓨𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑰 @STRWBRRYPARF4IT]

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❝ Oh? Well, you can start right now! I was planning on cleaning the store so if you want to, you can help me out ❞

How busy must this lovely lady be? Atleast she is organised, Yidhari appreciates that
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❝ So, when do I start? I should be available this entire week. ❞

In her hand she is holding a notebook, perhaps a schedule of sorts?
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[𝓨𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑰 @STRWBRRYPARF4IT]

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Not everyone sees it that way, unfortunately.

That's okay. She'll always be welcomed
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Oh that's just nonsense. She doesn't look scary at all.

Not sure if she'll stick around though, she is between jobs, mostly internships...
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[𝓨𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑰 @STRWBRRYPARF4IT]

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No harm in that! It's just. . . a bit suprising that she would want to be friends with Yidhari. People usually fear the octopus thiren

Oh? She'll be more than welcome in their little Spook Shack family!
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What's the harm in making new friends every once in a while?

And also, she is applying for an internship at Spooky Shack.
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[𝓨𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑰 @STRWBRRYPARF4IT]

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I am simply stating the truth, dear.

Now then, is there anything I can do for you? You looked like you were looking for me
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Oh come on now, there's no need for flattery.

But, really? And here I thought I was well past my prime.
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[𝓨𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑰 @STRWBRRYPARF4IT]

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It's completely okay. I'm not mad.

It's just my way of calling others, but if that is the case, you look very young!
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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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My apologies, it always feels slightly awkward, asking for someone's name.

Dear? I am probably older than you, you know.
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[𝓨𝑰𝑫𝑯𝑨𝑹𝑰 @STRWBRRYPARF4IT]

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Oh? I prefer being called Yidhari, dear

Is there anything you require?
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❝ Best you avoid pushing yourself. You're still young, can't let ether ruin that, can you, young lady? ❞

The thiren would stretch, before taking a sip of that cherry flavoured soda, it seemed to be an off brand.
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[𝑵𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑬𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑟𝑦 @ofhollowsfables]

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⠀⠀⠀Hmm . . no ˖ ݁𖥔 ݁
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Her limits are a deep ,, deep secret .
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⠀⠀⠀And her pineapple juice was very tasty . She thanks her greatly . ⠀⠀
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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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And soon she returns with a bottle of pineapple juice for her, and some soda for herself.

What was that about her limits? Care to... Repeat that?
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[𝑵𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑬𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑟𝑦 @ofhollowsfables]

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⠀⠀⠀Lucia totally knows her own limits .ᐟ ˢʰᵉ ʲᵘˢᵗ. . ᵖᵘˢʰᵉˢ ᵗʰᵉᵐ ˢᵒᵐᵉᵗᶦᵐᵉˢ.
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⠀⠀⠀ Preferably either pineapple or those half and half drinks ♪⠀⠀
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[.・゜-: ✧ 「𝙊𝙙𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩」 @INLINESKXTE]

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❝ I used to think that as well, back in my prime. Shine bright, even if it's brief, and people will remember you.

But I am an old lady now, I am well past my glory days. ❞
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